2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 291

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) (b) Starting the engine (with key cylinder- type ignition switch) Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air- fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to "START" position. Release it when the engine starts. Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up, drive with smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting. If the engine will not start...See "If your vehicle will not start" on page 308 in Section 4. (b) Starting the engine (with smart key system) NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. PUSH BUTTON START FUNCTION The engine can be started by pressing the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air- fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: 291